What's this all the Greek muses are stirring or something

[detestation]

You are the only one to blame for doing this, you know. Weak willed girl, you thought we had had our run and things were just going to be washed away, as if you could count with my sister's services so easily.

And what will you do now? If last time proves to be a good example, you are not so good at thinking before acting. I do not mind the calm, mind you, and know better than to wish to mingle with petty mortals and their petty quests, least they have an oath worthy of my name to make.

I have said my part now, the rest is up to you.

Comments

[puppy_lancer]

Styx, huh. Didn't know a river could be so cute.

[detestation]

A face is just a face to me. It's for my mundane's sake of not thinking of me as a body of water.

[puppy_lancer]

Huh, well she's a pretty smart lady, because she chose a nice face for ya!

[detestation]

It's bearable.

[puppy_lancer]

[He nods.]

So...what does a river do other than run?

[detestation]

Bind.

[puppy_lancer]

In what?

[detestation]

Oaths.

[puppy_lancer]

[He scoffs.]

Your people need a river to create a binding oath?

[In his land, the people needed no river. Only words and honor.]

[detestation]

Not just that. A promise in exchange of power. A destiny in exchange of a bind. Unbreakable, eternal, ever present. I'm not hated for my good looks, mind you, but my sovereignty over absolute oats.

[puppy_lancer]

That's the sort of vow I'm talking about. The kind that would kill you if you violated it. My people are capable of laying them on each other with just words.

[detestation]

Geas.

Now imagine, if you can, one strong enough to bind the very makers of reality, not just your peers.

[puppy_lancer]

...That's a strong geas you're giving out. But what can kill the Gods permanently?

[detestation]

You misunderstand, of course.

The gods come to me and bind themselves, be it eternal death or shame their punishment if they do not keep their oath.

[puppy_lancer]

Interesting. And what do the mortals swear by?

[detestation]

What do I care? If it's important enough, they'll do it by my name.

[puppy_lancer]

The system is certainly different, but it's good to see something making sure that people uphold their vows. And you? What happens when it comes time for your own vows?